Beginning and ending on Charles Street next the Public Gardens and Boston Common, this fast 5k course is a great way to kick off marathon weekend
Heading south on Charles Street, athletes take a right on Boylston Street, another right on Arlington, and then a left on to Commonwealth Avenue
The course continues along the westbound side of Commonwealth Ave, before heading back at Charlesgate W
Athletes will come back along the eastbound side of Commonwealth Ave, taking a right turn at Hereford Street, followed by a left turn on Boylston Street
The course then passes over the Boston Marathon Finish Line, before heading back to Boston Common
The final turn is a left on Charles Street, with approximately 250-300 meters until the finish line
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